Article September 2, 2019 Issue

The Love that answers caregivers’ cries for help

Susan Booth Mack Snipes

Many of us have cried out for help when it seems we are carrying a load too heavy to bear—perhaps often when we’re in the role of caregiver. Whether we are a parent taking care of young children, an adult assisting one or both parents, or in a variety of other situations, the demands of caregiving can appear monumental.

While we may be willing to bear the major responsibility, it can be tempting to feel resentful when either there are no resources for outside help or those who could and should pitch in are not doing their part.

Thankfully, comfort and useful guidance can be found through Christ Jesus’ example. Although none of us are being asked to bear the same burden Christ Jesus did, many of us can relate to being in a circumstance that feels unbearable and unjust.

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